Penn State Nittany Lions 40–36 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2025

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 40–36 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 40, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 36.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions edged Rutgers Scarlet Knights 40–36 in Week 14 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 258.0 pass yds, +0.72 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #87 A.Rappleyea caught at RU39 — 1 rec, 53.0 yds.
EPA edge: Rutgers (+0.384/play) vs Penn State (+0.297/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	9	9	0	40
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	12	6	6	12	36

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 12

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Rutgers
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Penn State
Q1TD
#A#87 A.Rappleyea caught at RU39
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
#87 A.Rappleyea caught at RU39 catch for a touchdown (53 yards)
Penn State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Rushing touchdown
Rutgers
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Rushing touchdown
Penn State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Rushing touchdown
Rutgers
Q2TD
#D#0 D.Sheffield caught at 06
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
#0 D.Sheffield caught at 06 catch for a touchdown (21 yards)
Penn State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 31 yards
Penn State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 29 yards
Rutgers
Q3TD
#K#8 K.Duff caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
#8 K.Duff caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (13 yards)
Penn State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Rushing touchdown
Rutgers
Q4TD
#A#3 A.Raymond caught at 26
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
#3 A.Raymond caught at 26 catch for a touchdown (46 yards)
Rutgers
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-36
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 258.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +14.39 EPA
:38) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 7.0 yds · +3.33 EPA/play +3.33 EPA
:58) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 3.0 yds · +2.34 EPA/play +2.34 EPA

Receiving

#87 A.Rappleyea caught at RU39 (Penn State) — 1 rec · 53.0 yds +6.29 EPA
#3 A.Raymond caught at 26 (Rutgers) — 1 rec · 46.0 yds +3.78 EPA
#8 K.Duff caught at 38 (Rutgers) — 1 rec · 42.0 yds +3.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis	Rutgers	20	65.0%	258	+0.72	+14.39
:38) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	1	100.0%	7	+3.33	+3.33
:58) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	1	100.0%	3	+2.34	+2.34
:12) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	1	100.0%	9	+1.69	+1.68
:57) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	2	100.0%	23	+0.76	+1.51
:11) Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	2	100.0%	33	+0.75	+1.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Rutgers
Plays	53	64
EPA / play	+0.297	+0.384
Total EPA	+15.73	+24.61
Success rate	52.8%	53.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.580	+0.883
Rush EPA / play	+0.096	+0.043
Yards	466	545

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rutgers	5	75	+7.49	Rush TD
Q1	Penn State	4	62	+3.64	Pass TD
Q1	Rutgers	7	50	-1.46	Ended
Q1	Penn State	4	75	+5.91	Rush TD
Q1	Rutgers	7	70	+3.64	Rush TD
Q1	Penn State	4	84	+6.38	Rush TD
Q2	Rutgers	4	-3	-4.19	Punt
Q2	Penn State	3	2	-3.07	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	5	18	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Penn State	8	32	-0.47	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	11	89	+6.52	Pass TD
Q2	Penn State	4	56	+1.84	Field goal
Q3	Penn State	9	39	+0.10	Field goal
Q3	Rutgers	8	80	+6.94	Pass TD
Q3	Penn State	5	39	+3.80	Rush TD
Q3	Rutgers	4	75	+6.34	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.46 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · #87 A.Rappleyea caught at RU39 catch for a touchdown (53 yards) (+6.29 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · #0 D.Sheffield caught at 06 catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+5.01 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis pass to #8 K.Duff caught at 44 for 33 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.91 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rush (2nd & 10) (+4.9 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rush (1st & 7) (-4.07 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis pass to #8 K.Duff caught at 38 for 42 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.89 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · #3 A.Raymond caught at 26 catch for a touchdown (46 yards) (+3.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (40–36) in Week 14.
Passing edge: ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 258.0 yds.
EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.384 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions 40, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 36 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 40–36.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752920.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

ddle-Shotgun #16 A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) led passers with 258.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.